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Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids (Knapweed Phoenix Hybrids)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids
Other names
Knapweed Phoenix Hybrids
Genus
Centaurea Centaurea
Variety or Cultivar
Phoenix Hybrids _ Phoenix Hybrids are tall, upright perennials with finely divided, grey-green leaves and erect, leafy stems bearing thistle-like bronze, red, yellow, or orange flowers from early summer into autumn followed by attractive, scaled seed heads.
Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Flower
Red, Orange, Bronze, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Red, Orange, Bronze in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering season.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids (Knapweed Phoenix Hybrids) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids
Other names
Knapweed Phoenix Hybrids
Genus
Centaurea Centaurea
Variety or Cultivar
Phoenix Hybrids _ Phoenix Hybrids are tall, upright perennials with finely divided, grey-green leaves and erect, leafy stems bearing thistle-like bronze, red, yellow, or orange flowers from early summer into autumn followed by attractive, scaled seed heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Red, Orange, Bronze, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Red, Orange, Bronze in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering season.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Centaurea Phoenix Hybrids (Knapweed Phoenix Hybrids) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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